A/N: Thanks to everyone who reads and reviews, I appriciate it! Sorry for taking long to update, apparently all the teachers decided to give me loads and loads of homework and papers to do! UGH! Anywho enjoy!

Chapter 21: Surprises

Oddly enough, this morning I was in a very good mood. With the exception of what happened last night with that woman...Claire. I sensed trouble from her, but she seemed harmless. I decided to pay no mind to that matter for the time being and it would be a waste of my time. Best avoid her when I can, and we can all move on with our lives. By the looks of her, she was just a tease to all men, enjoyable company she was to them. As long as she does not come anywhere near James, then I would be cordial to her like any other woman upon this island.

I flung the warm covers to the right, putting on my slippers and robe. I crossed over to the window, opening it and breathing in the fresh air. I looked out into the horizon, that sparkled under the sunshine, then I turned to see the british flag waving proudly at the top of the fort. Smiling to myself because I knew who dwelled there at this very moment. But I was a little upset, for he did not come and kiss me good morning. I guess I shall have to pay my dear Admiral a surprise visit.

"Good morning Miss Howard!". Rebecca practically burst open the door, her warming smile upon her face.

"Good morning Rebecca". I replied as I made my way behind the screen. "Rebecca, I wish to wear something simple today, for I shall go to the fort today".

"To pay the Admiral a visit, I warned him to stop by your room this morning before he left". chuckled Rebecca.

"Why didn't he?" I felt a little hurt by this.

"He did not wish to wake you, and he was summoned very early". replied Rebecca as she slipped off my chemise over my head and replaced it with a fresh one.

"Oh, well he shall pay for that". We both laughed as she finished dressing me.

Before I left, I gave myself a quick glance in the mirror. My hair casacaded down my back, only part of it to be held by a pearl seashell barret. My dress was simple, a white dress with a lavender ribbon that wrapped around my waist. I gathered my sun hat and fan and quickly left to visit my Admiral.

To my surprise I arrived to Fort Charles in no time. As I walked through the corridors I noticed five different East India Trading Company ships being loaded, probably set for trade. I finally reached the doors of James's office to be greeted by the two silly officers I had met when I first came to visit James. Sweet noble men, but they always said the oddest things.

They were both bickering of some nonsense, Murtogg lightly hit Mullroy in the arm, while Mullroy scolded him for doing so.

"Good morning gentlemen". I greeted them with smile, they stumbled a bit trying to straightened themselves out.

"Good morning Miss Howard, what a surprise to see you here, Admiral Norrington did not mention you would be gracing us with your presence". replied Murtogg.

"Oh, well I just decided to come by this morning, is he in?"

"No, he is out patroling the docks, but he will be back shortly. Would you like to wait inside?" asked Mullroy.

"Yes, thank you". I started to turn the knob, but a plan popped into my head, I decided to play a little game with James. "Gentlemen, can you do me a favor?"

"At your service Miss Howard". They both said in unison.

"Don't tell Admiral Norrington I am here". I winked and stepped inside the office, shutting the door.

Once I settled myself into his office, I waited patiently. Looking around the room, I sighed as I saw all the papers scattered about the desks, navigation charts and tools layed out on another table in the distance. Beckett had him hard at work again. James was stressed out as it was, and now giving him more tasks. Well, I shall remedy that in a few moments. As I heard footsteps approaching, I dashed to hide at the very end of the office behind a shelf.

I watched him intently as he came in, laying more parchments aside. He crossed over to the table and gathered a few of the tools and compass,setting them aside. James finally went to his desk and sank into his chair, covering his chisled face with his hands. I decided to tip toe slowly, luckily I had taken off my slippers. His face was still in his hands, probably exhausted already, I stood behind his chair, gently placing my hands on top of his. He suddenly looked up at me, smirking.

"Hello". I said cheerfully as I stood in front of him. He pulled me onto his lap and kissed me. I decided to tease him a bit, well punish him to be more exact. I began to to unbutton his waist coat, kissing his neck. His hands wrapped around my waist, bringing me closer to his. I could feel his heat rising, his kisses trailed along my nape and further down to my flushed chest. Are breathing became gasps, as we continued our heated embrace.

"Narissa" He moaned my name which made me smile as I had him right where I wanted him. With a quick pull back I pushed away from his lap and went to get my fan from across the table. He glared at me for leaving him heated like that, I laughed as I heard him curse under his breath.

"That my dear was your punishment for this morning, leaving without kissing me good bye, the nerve of you James Norrington!" I fluttered my fan open and pouted.

James stood then and walked closer to me, pulling me to him. "Ah, I see. Well since you teased me, you shall pay for that my darling". He kissed me again, my hands wrapped around his neck. We stood there kissing for what like seemed an enternity, but I could care less if it was for eternity. Now, my heat was rising , but I decided to turn the tables on him. I pulled back, fluttering my fan open. James growled and took the fan from my hands and threw it across the floor. He thrusted me onto the wall and resumed his loving minstrations

"James, that was unecessary." I said breathlessly as he continued to bruise my nape and chest with his kisses.

"I am only playing along, darling". He hissed.

"Well, lets take it to another level, shall we dear?" I gently got out of his grip and went over to the cabinet that had the spare sword.

"No". His face turned stern like it would when in front of his peers.

"Yes". I replied just as sternly.

"No Narissa". He hissed

"James you promised to teach me, so here is your chance, besides I am comfortable with no corset to bind me". I smirked as he awkwardly moved to stand behind the table.

"I...I..um don't think it is the right moment". He lost all his control once I had mentioned that.

"Fine, I will sit here until you agree to teach me, how long will you have to stand behind that table?" I asked curiously.

James glared at me, once again muttering something under his breath. "Just this once, no soon to be wife of mine will be prancing around fencing"

I smiled and unsheathed the sword. "Ready Admiral?" James sighed in frustration and nodded. I waited for a moment, then I thrusted with a huge blow. He quickly blocked it, he smirked knowing this was too easy for him. We began to circle one another, I carefully watched my steps. He thrusted, but to his dismay I blocked it, then I swung the sword to the left causing him to almost lose balance as he tried to block it. For five minutes we were blocking, clashing, and thrusting here and there. I was out of breath, he took this as an advantage and thrusted a bit harder causing me to stumble back.

"Watch your surrounding's at all times, keep your eyes on your opponent". James tried to keep a stern gaze as possible, my skin was glistening with sweat.

I nodded and we continued our duel. After another few minutes I grew tired and decided to end this little duel with another payback of my own. For a moment I noticed James glance out the window while still swinging left and right. I quickly thrusted foward causing him to back up against the wall. I took the sword from his hand and threw across the floor like he had done with my fan, pressing my body to his as he looked down at me with lust in his eyes. James grabbed my sword and also tossed it aside. He took a hold of my waist and brushed his lips on mine, our heat rising again. He leaned in further to kiss me but there was a sudden knock at the door.

"Admiral, you are needed down at the docks, immediately". said one of the leutinants standing outside the door.

James growled again for the interruption. He had me right where he wanted me.

"Perhaps some other time". I winked as I gatherd my slippers and left through another doorway, James looked angry and confused all the while. "Oh darling and one more thing...I win". My melodic laugh filled the long corridors.

A/N: AHAHA! She got him alright! lol. I hope I didn't bore you with it, I just wanted to put in another little duel with these two. Please R&R! Thanks!